Regional Food Security Push: SADC agriculture officials met in Victoria Falls to coordinate action on worsening food security, fisheries management and climate resilience ahead of a ministerial meeting on 29 May. Animal Health Shock: Botswana’s FMD situation is escalating fast, threatening its long-standing FMD-free status and market access, as livestock movement controls tighten. Water & Biosecurity Cooperation: South Africa and Botswana are set to sign an agreement to protect water quality and curb invasive aquatic species in the Upper Limpopo River Basin. Research for Disease Control: Curtin University found some soils naturally suppress Sclerotinia stem rot, pointing to microbiome-based ways to reduce major crop losses. On-Farm Innovation: Babylon Micro-Farms says more commercial operators are adopting on-site hydroponics to improve fresh food access and cut supply-chain strain. Livestock Pest Lab: USDA opened the Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory to develop tools against invasive fly and tick threats. Trade Disruption: Japan has stopped importing fresh Indian mangoes over fumigation/disinfection concerns, risking premium variety exports. Funding & Infrastructure: Philippines’ DAR chief led a P97M farm-to-market road opening in Candaba, aiming to improve irrigation access and benefit hundreds of farmers. Climate Risk for Agriculture: Europe’s expanding heatwave season is raising alarm, with Switzerland reporting its fourth-hottest May on record.